The Big Story: 8 community Covid-19 cases in 4 days in S'pore - a cause for concern?

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There was one community case among 20 new Covid-19 infections reported in Singapore on Monday (April 19).

The remaining 19 cases were imported infections and had been placed on stay-home notice or isolated.

This is the fourth consecutive day that new cases have been reported in the community.

We speak to infectious diseases specialist Leong Hoe Nam from the Rophi Clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena. Dr Leong explains if the recent rise in community cases is a cause for concern.

Also on the show, sports editor Lee Yulin and assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath weigh in on the announcement that 12 of Europe's top football clubs have launched a breakaway Super League. They also tell us if there are any merits to having this new football league.

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